Kendra Lewis

Kendra Lewis serves as a Timber Management Assistant with the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain healthy, resilient forest ecosystems across Georgia. In this role, she plays a critical part in planning and executing silvicultural acquisitions, including timber harvesting, reforestation, and fuel reduction projects. Her procurement activities center on contracts for forest management services, mechanical thinning, prescribed burn support, and related ecological restoration work. She collaborates closely with field biologists, forest engineers, and land management teams to align contracting decisions with ecological objectives and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance requirements. Kendra works with a diverse network of contractors specializing in forest operations, including licensed timber harvesters, equipment operators, and ecological restoration firms. Her partnerships often involve regional and local vendors with proven expertise in sustainable forestry practices, equipment mobilization for rugged terrain, and post-harvest site rehabilitation. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in USDA Forest Service protocols and adherence to Best Management Practices (BMPs) for water quality and soil conservation. While specific set-aside data is not available, Kendra’s procurement approach reflects the Forest Service’s strong emphasis on small business participation, particularly through HUBZone and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) contractors with regional operational capacity. She actively seeks qualified small firms capable of delivering labor-intensive, ecologically sensitive forest treatments in remote areas, fostering local economic development and workforce training opportunities. Her industry focus centers on NAICS codes related to forest management services (115310), logging (113310), and land conservation (562920). She procures specialized services including timber cruising, biomass removal, trail maintenance for fire access, and native species planting. Kendra’s technical expertise lies in integrating ecological goals with operational feasibility, ensuring that procurement decisions advance both forest health and long-term sustainability outcomes.